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Monday, June 12, 2017

Just a small update this week. This time we have a VERY large Deep One who has come ashore to remind his Innsmouth brethren of the eldritch power of Father Dagon (and pick up a few groceries for the missus).

This big fella is from Uncle Mike's 'Strange Aeons' range of figures. A very nice lump of resin that went together without a hitch and was a pleasure to work with.

The other Deep One hybrids are from Brigade Games which I did a post a few years ago which you can see here if you like.

Thanks for dropping by folks! I hope you have a great week - enjoy Father's Day next weekend.

Monday, June 5, 2017

Here is another commander for my slowly expanding Italian Wars collection. This time we have a fierce Spaniard, Fernando d'Avalos, the victorious Imperial commander who defeated the French and captured Francis I at the Battle of Pavia, 1525.

The mounted figure is from Warlord Games, and while the casting itself is listed as being from their 'Wars of Religion' range, I thought he serves quite nicely as a early 16th century Spanish commander (I quite like his elegant soft cap, with its jaunty feather).

The dismounted knight at D'Avalos' side is from Steel Fist Miniatures. He is in full harness (probably shedding more than a few pounds, trying to keep up), wearing the distinctive conical 'kettle' helm frequently favoured by Spanish noblemen at the time.

The standard bearer is a venerable Wargames Foundy casting, holding a banner from Pete's Flags.

The two Alaunt pups dashing past D'Avalos's steed (and last seen listening at Francis' command post) were sourced from a private commission, sculpted by the very talented Steve May.

Now, I just need some more Spanish troops for Fernando to command. Yes, yes, I'm on it! :)In the meantime: Something Lovecraftian

Thursday, June 1, 2017

For a bit of a diversion, I've gone back to my John Carter of Mars project to add a few more models to my modest collection.

Here is a regal princess of the Martian city-state of Zodanga, along with her retinue of bodyguards.

These 28mm figures are from TinMan Miniatures. Really beautiful models, very elegant and quite slight in their design, with very little preparation required to get them ready for painting. A real joy to work on.

Thankfully, I have a few more figures from this range waiting in the wings. Who knows, maybe I'll treat myself to another batch before summer is out.